News & Events

24 November 2016

CONSULTING THE COMMUNITY

Council is exhibiting a planning proposal affecting Lot 4 DP 503048, 18 James Street, South Windsor (the subject site).

The main objective of the planning proposal is to rezone the subject site from SP2 Infrastructure to R2 Low Density Residential under the provisions of Hawkesbury Local Environmental 2012 (the LEP) to allow development of the subject site for residential purposes. The planning proposal aims to achieve this intended outcome by amending the Land Zoning Map of the LEP (Map Ref No - 3800_COM_LZN_008DA) to change the zoning of the subject site to R2 Low Density Residential.

The planning proposal and other supporting documentation is on public exhibition for the period Friday 11 November 2016 to Monday 12 December 2016.

The planning proposal and other supporting documentation can be viewed during the exhibition period on Council’s website, on Council’s online community engagement site www.yourhawkesbury-yoursay.com.au, or between 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday at Council’s Administration Office, 366 George Street, Windsor.

Written submissions in relation to the planning proposal should be referenced “LEP005/15” and can be posted to Hawkesbury City Council, PO Box 146, WINDSOR NSW 2756, faxed to (02) 4587 7740, or emailed to council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

The last day for the receipt of submissions is Monday 12 December 2016.

Please note confidentiality is not available to respondents. The details of any submissions may be included in a Council report or forwarded to the proponent where it may help to resolve issues raised in the submission. Information (including copies of submissions) may also be released in accordance with Council’s Access to Information Policy.

The inclusion of personal information with your submission is voluntary. However, if not provided Council will not be able to contact you about the proposal. The information will be stored in Council's electronic records system and paper files. For your protection, Council recommends that you do not include defamatory comments in your submission.

Under Section 147(5) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, any person who makes a submission to Council is required to disclose any political donation or gift. Where relevant a Political Donation and Gift Disclosure Statement is to accompany any submission lodged with Council. This statement can be obtained from Council’s Customer Service Unit or on Council’s website.

Any comments about this proposal may contain information that is personal information, such as information that identifies you, etc, for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1988.

Submissions are balanced with Council’s statutory obligations, the rights of the proponent and the public interest. Council must consider any submissions made before it decides whether to proceed with or abandon a proposal.

The Minister for Planning has delegated the making of the local environmental plan to Council.

If you have any enquiries please contact Karu Wijayasinghe, Senior Strategic Land Use Planner, on (02) 4560 4546.

Council Meetings

November

Tuesday 29th Ordinary 6.30pm

DECEMBER

Tuesday 13th Ordinary 6.30pm

Council Notices

Governor Phillip Park and Boat Ramp - Temporary Closure

Notice is given that Governor Phillip Park and boat ramp will be closed to the general public on

Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 November 2016 as exclusive use has been granted to NSW Water Ski Federation for the Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECENTLY DETERMINED

The Development Consents, Complying Development Certificates, Section 96 Modifications and Section 82A Reviews recently determined. Notice under Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, the following Development Consents, Complying Development Certificates, Section 96 Modifications and Section 82A Reviews were determined by Council.

DA0429/16 - 86 Arthur Phillip Drive, NORTH RICHMOND -Dwelling House - Construction of a dwelling house with a detached garage on Proposed Lot 144-Deferred Commencement

DA0430/16 - 86 Arthur Phillip Drive, NORTH RICHMOND -Dwelling House - Construction of a dwelling house with a detached garage on proposed Lot 151-Deferred Commencement

DA0432/16 - 86 Arthur Phillip Drive, NORTH RICHMOND -Dwelling House - Construction of a dwelling house with a detached garage on Proposed Lot 149-Deferred Commencement

DA0433/16 - 86 Arthur Phillip Drive, NORTH RICHMOND -Dwelling House - Construction of a dwelling house with a detached garage on Proposed Lot 145-Deferred Commencement

DA0434/16 - 86 Arthur Phillip Drive, NORTH RICHMOND -Dwelling House - Construction of a dwelling house with a detached garage on Proposed Lot 147-Deferred Commencement

DA0435/16 - 86 Arthur Phillip Drive, NORTH RICHMOND -Dwelling House - Construction of a dwelling house with a detached garage on Proposed Lot 148-Deferred Commencement

DA0436/16 - 86 Arthur Phillip Drive, NORTH RICHMOND-Dwelling House - Construction of dwelling house with a detached garage on Proposed Lot 150-Deferred Commencement

DA0503/15 - 10 Beddek Street, MCGRATHS HILL -Place of Public Worship – Staged construction and operation of a place of public worship, function hall, caretaker''s residence and car park-Approved

DA0634/16 - 20 Linksview Place, KURRAJONG -Tree Removal-Approved

DA0644/16 - 2 De Havilland Way, NORTH RICHMOND -Subdivision - Community title subdivision of the seniors housing development to create 45 residential lots, one residue lot and an extension of the community lot-Approved

DA0651/16 - 2 Stapylton Street, NORTH RICHMOND -Dwelling House - Construction of a dwelling house with an attached garage-Approved

The Development Consents, Complying Development Certificates, Section 96 Modifications and Section 82A Reviews are available for public inspections, without charge, at Council’s offices. Office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

HAWKESBURY REGIONAL GALLERY

HAWKESBURY ART FAIR 4 November – 4 December

A showcase for our creative community, and an opportunity to buy original art from some of the Hawkesbury’s best artists, designers and craftspeople.

POSITIONS VACANT

Town Planner - CP009TP (Temporary – 8 months)

Salary neg from $70K pa + 9.5% Super

+ 9 day fortnight

Hawkesbury is one of Sydney's largest and most picturesque local government areas spanning 2,800 square kilometres of national park, farm, village and town settings, with a population of 65,000. Offering a blend of urban and rural living within easy reach of Sydney, Parramatta and Penrith, the Hawkesbury is one of NSW best locations to live and work.

Council is seeking qualified planning professional to join our Development Services team for a temporary placement. The position involves assessing, processing and managing a range of development applications as well as advice and guidance to the public and development industry.

The successful applicant must have a degree or be in the final year of part time study for Town/Urban & Regional Planning or other appropriate Town Planning qualification together with a sound knowledge of the relevant Acts.

An attractive salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience. Flexible working arrangements may also be considered.

How to Apply:- for further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply using Council’s Online Job Application process, visit our website - www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au. For specific job enquiries contact Nikki Griffiths, Human Resources Coordinator on (02) 4560 4594.

Applications close 5pm Sunday, 27 November 2016.

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Proposed amendments to the Code of Meeting Practice JR 0554

At its meeting on 25 October 2016, Council decided that it would like to make a number of amendments to the Council’s Code of Meeting Practice.

The revised Code, including these proposed amendments may be viewed on Council’s website at www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or at Council’s office. For further information about the proposed amendments, please contact Council’s Manager Corporate Services and Governance on (02) 4560 4444 or attention email enquiries accordingly to council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions, in writing, in relation to the proposed amendments are invited and will be received up to and including 30 December 2016. Submissions should be addressed to the Acting General Manager, Hawkesbury City Council, PO Box 146, Windsor NSW 2756 or can be faxed to (02) 4587 7740 or emailed to council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au. Council will consider all submissions at a subsequent Council meeting.

Should you lodge a submission, it will be considered, along with any other submissions received. As such, any submissions may be included in Council’s Meeting Business Paper and your submission, including any personal information, will be accessible by the public upon written application, subject to Council’s Privacy Management Plan and the Government Information (Public Access) Act. The inclusion of personal information with your submission is voluntary but, if not provided, may affect consideration of your submission. This information will ultimately be stored in Council’s records system.